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“Cleaning Up” Windows Update! Microsoft Declares War on Drivers Exploited in Ransomware Attacks

Redazione RHC 24/06/2025

Microsoft announced that it will periodically remove outdated drivers from the Windows Update Catalog to reduce risk and improve compatibility. “The goal of this initiative is to provide the best set of drivers on Windows Update for the various hardware solutions in the Windows ecosystem and help keep Microsoft Windows secure,” the company said in a statement. Microsoft also added that “This initiative will periodically clean up drivers on Windows Update, which will result in some drivers not being deployed on systems in our ecosystem.” As the company has clarified, the first phase of the “cleanup” procedure will affect drivers for which Windows Update

Bringing Your Imagination to Life: AI-Generated Images from Your Description

Ashleigh Crause 14/05/2025

Remember when you had a vivid image in your mind but struggled to describe it to someone else? Maybe it was a character from a dream, a breathtaking landscape, or a unique design you wished existed in reality. Back then, we relied on that one talented artistic friend to bring our visions to life. But explaining a mental image was often frustrating after all, you were relying on another person’s interpretation of your words, which often led to results that weren’t quite what you had in mind. AI image generators use deep learning algorithms to interpret text descriptions and transform them into

Microsoft releases USB tool to fix CrowdStrike BSOD problem on Windows 10 and 11

Redazione RHC 23/07/2024

Microsoft has released a tool for system administrators to simplify the process of fixing the blue screen of death (BSOD) on Windows 10 and 11 computers. The solution involves the use of a bootable USB drive and a special script MsftRecoveryToolForCS.ps1. CrowdStrike had previously released a patch to correct a logic error that led to multiple BSOD instances. However, most computers do not automatically receive this fix due to their failed state. Restoring customers’ IT systems after a global outage of CrowdStrike software on Windows can take weeks. This is because system administrators are forced to manually restore PCs, servers, and laptops

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